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CommUnity Media in Wallingford: Expansion under consideration
Are you a media maker interested in public service?
WPAA-TV in Wallingford CT may be expanding services - if the right individuals reach out to us - to be either part-time evenings Video Support Techs and/or Unpaid Interns for college credit.
This volunteer run organization serves the residents and organizations of Wallingford and nonprofits serving New Haven Area and CT filmmakers (criteria applies).
If you are interested in serving the residents of…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on December 7, 2016 at 12:14pm — No Comments
October 20th is Community Media Day: We celebrate MidLife Matters
Producers of Community Media invest themselves: Some to make-a-difference. For Community Media Day Oct 20th WPAA-TV is honored to announce the that local Producer Georgian Lussier is being recognized for her investment in informing her viewers as recipient of the Rika Welsh Award from the NorthEast Region Alliance…
Added by Susan Huizenga on October 20, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments
Digital Media Curating as a Big Blue Bird
Some rules are meant to be broken to protect your personal space. In this regard I have learned from teachers who assume Avatar identities to communicate with friend in social media.
I have done the opposite. At this time tweets from @FreemanWPAATV are mine and I do 99% of the Outreach communication from the organization I manage under this pseudonym. I also wear the costume at community events to increase our awareness with the next generation.…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on April 30, 2014 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment
Work Life Balance and Productivity
Work Life balance is even more challenging if you work in a non-profit that you are passionate about: And work-life balance is a personal responsibility --- right? In my paying day job I was totally out of balance and the old habits are not easy to shed in my encore choices.
So I will travel to #NHV from #w06492 to stretch my mind today at The Writer's Circle.
Before doing so let me share a good read on What is Productivity: …
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on April 24, 2014 at 10:57am — No Comments
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